Funny-- Christian finding coins in couches May 14, 2006

You've got to write things down that make you smile. I just came across a funny the other day I had written down a few years ago (May 14, 2006 to be exact). At the time, Christian had pennies taped on his wall-- he was trying to collect at least one from every year. Brian had just given him a book that tells the worth of different coins that day. When I went to kiss Christian good night he said "There are lots of old coins in here . . . I'll never find them all! . . . I was thinking, we could go to a junkyard . . . you know, where they have lots of old couches . . . and stuff . . . and we could reach under the cushions . . . " (I am now laughing-- I get it!) "What?!" he says, "You can find lots of money in old couches!" He was so serious; I was laughing my head off. That is a priceless memory!

Thought I'd share. Have a great day. Keep smiling.

Christian is a Deacon

Christian turned 12 yrs. old on Jan. 3rd. He was ordained to be a Deacon in the Aaronic Priesthood on Sunday, January 4th. We were grateful to our loved ones who were able to be there with us on this important occasion-- Rebecca, Jerry, Adam, Jonathan, Carma, and my uncle Ron. Yesterday, Jan. 11th, Christian helped pass the sacrament for the first time. I was so proud. He claims he was nervous, but he looked like a pro to me!